| Family: |
Atherinidae (Silversides), subfamily: Bleheratherininae |
| Max. size: |
4.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater; depth range - 1 m |
| Distribution: |
Oceania: New Caledonia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 40-41. A very slender fish with large mouth, distal end of premaxilla reaching vertical through anterior edge of orbit; not attributable to any other atherinid genus or species on basis of its osteology (Ref. 80665).
Dorsal fins V-VII Ii10-12; anal fin Ii12-14; pectoral fin Ii12-13; pelvic always I5; caudal fin 9+8 (dorsal and ventral) principal rays. |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 September 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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